Deputy Principal

Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region Phoenix Primary School Deputy Principal 00009584 Level 3, $125,850 - $137,715 per annum (SEA GA 2021)

Advertised Vacancy Number : IPS / DP856766

Phoenix Primary School (PS) is seeking a highly motivated, capable and experienced Deputy Principal to join their collaborative leadership team. This leader will ideally enjoy working in a busy multicultural school which is an integral part of the local community. Phoenix PS is working constantly to engage with their community through a broad range of communication strategies.

The Deputy Principal provides educational leadership in the school and community. Through the engagement of staff in professional learning and the implementation of evidence based programs, they will lead the teaching and learning in the English, Humanities and Social Sciences and Social and Emotional learning. Working in a collaborative environment, they would have experience in mentoring and supporting other learning area leaders. Our whole school teaching and learning programs ensure consistency through the years and give the children opportunities to be taught at their level and point of need. The Deputy Principal will work with small groups of students in a teaching role, providing them with the skills for their future learning.

A key component is self-motivated learning through self-reflection related to the Business Plan and the school priorities. A sound knowledge of the curriculum and the whole school programs in literacy and numeracy will be highly regarded, as well as the ability to lead staff in data analysis, facilitate classroom observations and feedback, and provide professional learning. As a curriculum leader they are integral to the planning and operational aspects of the committees within the school.

Phoenix PS is focussed on high performance and high care through an improvement agenda. The Deputy Principal leads the student support services and the positive behaviour management processes of the school. In addition to generic Deputy Principal duties, the successful applicant will ideally have experience in disability services, attendance, students at educational risk and represent the leadership team on whole school committees, the Network with wider participation on committees. Sound knowledge of the Cultural Aboriginal Standards Framework, English as Additional Language Dialect (EALD), HRMIS, Recruitment Advertising Management Systems (RAMS) and Integris is important. Knowledge of National Quality Standard would be advantageous.

To be successful in this role you should possess excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, strong attention to detail and work cooperatively and efficiently in a team environment. We strive to create a positive, happy and rewarding school experience for all staff and students.

Phoenix PS is an Independent Public School, situated to the south of Fremantle, near North Coogee in Hamilton Hill. Our school currently has 280 children from Kindergarten to Year 6. Our students come from a wide range of cultural backgrounds with approximately 28 nationalities represented in our school population. We acknowledge, embrace and celebrate our diversity.

This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.

To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements :

• Capacity to provide effective leadership in a diverse range of educational settings;
• High level of interpersonal and public relations skills that demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to achieve planned outcomes;
• Professional knowledge and the ability to apply this knowledge to ensure a high level of educational outcomes for all students ( Aboriginal students, students from diverse ethnic backgrounds and students with special needs).
• Capacity to manage staff, physical and financial resources.

Applications will be assessed against the work related requirements of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.

The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Further information about Phoenix Primary School can be found by visiting or

Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available

For further job related information :

Application Instructions

All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.

Your application should include :

It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.

You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.

Eligibility and training requirements

Employees will be required to :

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications must be submitted before (WST) on Monday, 6 November 2023

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

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WORK TYPE :   Fixed Term - Full Time FTE :   LOCATION :   Hamilton Hill CLOSING DATE :   2023-11-06 4 : 30 PM

YYYY-MM-DD) Position Title Deputy Principal Agency Department of Education Salary Location Hamilton Hill Unit / Division Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region Branch Phoenix Primary School Work Type Fixed Term - Full Time Position No. 00009584 Closing Date Position Title Deputy Principal Branch Phoenix Primary School Location Hamilton Hill Work Type Fixed Term - Full Time Closing Date Salary Agency Department of Education Company Information Description

Advertised Vacancy Number : IPS / DP856766

Phoenix Primary School (PS) is seeking a highly motivated, capable and experienced Deputy Principal to join their collaborative leadership team. This leader will ideally enjoy working in a busy multicultural school which is an integral part of the local community. Phoenix PS is working constantly to engage with their community through a broad range of communication strategies.

The Deputy Principal provides educational leadership in the school and community. Through the engagement of staff in professional learning and the implementation of evidence based programs, they will lead the teaching and learning in the English, Humanities and Social Sciences and Social and Emotional learning. Working in a collaborative environment, they would have experience in mentoring and supporting other learning area leaders. Our whole school teaching and learning programs ensure consistency through the years and give the children opportunities to be taught at their level and point of need. The Deputy Principal will work with small groups of students in a teaching role, providing them with the skills for their future learning.

A key component is self-motivated learning through self-reflection related to the Business Plan and the school priorities. A sound knowledge of the curriculum and the whole school programs in literacy and numeracy will be highly regarded, as well as the ability to lead staff in data analysis, facilitate classroom observations and feedback, and provide professional learning. As a curriculum leader they are integral to the planning and operational aspects of the committees within the school.

Phoenix PS is focussed on high performance and high care through an improvement agenda. The Deputy Principal leads the student support services and the positive behaviour management processes of the school. In addition to generic Deputy Principal duties, the successful applicant will ideally have experience in disability services, attendance, students at educational risk and represent the leadership team on whole school committees, the Network with wider participation on committees. Sound knowledge of the Cultural Aboriginal Standards Framework, English as Additional Language Dialect (EALD), HRMIS, Recruitment Advertising Management Systems (RAMS) and Integris is important. Knowledge of National Quality Standard would be advantageous.

To be successful in this role you should possess excellent organisational and interpersonal skills, strong attention to detail and work cooperatively and efficiently in a team environment. We strive to create a positive, happy and rewarding school experience for all staff and students.

Phoenix PS is an Independent Public School, situated to the south of Fremantle, near North Coogee in Hamilton Hill. Our school currently has 280 children from Kindergarten to Year 6. Our students come from a wide range of cultural backgrounds with approximately 28 nationalities represented in our school population. We acknowledge, embrace and celebrate our diversity.

This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.

To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements :

Applications will be assessed against the work related requirements of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.

The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Further information about Phoenix Primary School can be found by visiting or

Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available

For further job related information :

Application Instructions

All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.

Your application should include :

It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.

You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.

Eligibility and training requirements

Employees will be required to :

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications must be submitted before (WST) on Monday, 6 November 2023

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

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